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ATTICA, Athens. Circa 467-465 BC. AR dekadrachm (41,52 g). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet, earring and necklace; bowl ornamented with spiral and three olive leaves / A-Θ-E, Owl standing facing, with spread wings; olive sprig in upper left field; all within incuse square. The body of the owl on the reverse is expertly restored. Surfaces very lightly crystallized. Struck on a large flan and with a light to darker grey cabinet toning. An extremely rare and magnificent coin of tremendous historic interest. Svoronos Monnaies pl. 8, 13, Seltman 448, group O, Gulbenkian 515, Privately purchased from CNG in 1999. Ex David Walsh Collection, Australia (1999-2013); Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, auction 77, 26.05.2014, lot 45 Grade: 1+